Building Facilities & Exhibits Technician III (Part-Time)

Job Type
Part-time

Description

Position Summary:

The Building Facilities and Exhibits Technician III performs essential maintenance, repair, and custodial support work to ensure Imagine Children's Museum provides a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff. This hands-on position handles day-to-day maintenance tasks, responds to facility issues, assists with exhibit maintenance, and supports the overall operations of the 65,000 square foot museum facility. The Facilities Technician works as part of a collaborative team under the direction of the Exhibits & Facilities Manager.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

General Maintenance & Repairs

- Perform tasks from the Exhibits & Facilities Task List expeditiously.
- Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and cleanliness issues.
- Document findings, generate work orders, and complete assigned work orders for maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements.
- Document completed work on the Exhibits & Facilities Task List with notes on progress and how the task was completed.
- Creates reports on maintenance, repairs, safety, and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to building systems, fixtures, equipment, and exhibits (plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
- Replace light bulbs, filters, batteries, and other consumable items throughout the facility.
- Repair or replace door hardware, locks, signage, and building accessories.
- Touch up paint, patch walls, and maintain building finishes.
- Assemble furniture, equipment, custom-built materials, and maintain their functionality.
- Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues during operating hours.
- Review inventory of common repair parts and supplies and request orders, when needed.

Exhibit & Program Support

- Assist the Senior Exhibit Technician with installation, routine maintenance, and repair of interactive exhibits, including safety procedures and checks on exhibit components and mechanical elements.
- Works with the Senior Exhibit Technician on the review of exhibit piece changeout and inventory, when assigned.
- Coordinate with the Senior Exhibit Technician on technical requirements and maintenance schedules.
- Respond to exhibit malfunctions or safety concerns reported by museum staff or visitors.
- Serve on the Animal Care Team.
- Set up and break down rooms for museum programs, events, and special activities.
- Move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed to support museum operations.
- Install temporary displays, signage, and decorations for special events and seasonal programs.

Janitorial & Facility Support

- Respond immediately to spills, accidents, and cleaning emergencies.
- Review inventory for essential cleaning and facilities materials and collaborate with the other technicians to request orders.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, storage areas, and utility spaces.
- Support event setup including table/chair arrangement, equipment setup, and post-event cleanup.
- Assist as required with janitorial tasks during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.
- Assist as required with restocking restroom supplies, paper products, and soap dispensers.
- Assist as required with trash and recycle removal from offices, common areas and in the parking lots.
- Assist as required with outside duties such as snow removal and perimeter inspections.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Report safety hazards, security concerns, and potential code violations to supervisor.
- Participate in safety training, emergency drills, and facility emergency response procedures.
- Maintain work areas in clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Properly handle, store, and dispose of chemicals, materials, and waste according to regulations.
- Oversee department volunteers, when assigned.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

- Intermediate mechanical skills.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and accurately.
- Equipment assembly - putting together complex mechanical components according to blueprints or instructions.
- Troubleshooting and repair: Diagnosing why a machine or vehicle is failing and replacing broken parts or escalating to manager if outside of skillset.
- Preventative maintenance: Performing routine checks and maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
- Intermediate knowledge of building systems, such as HVAC, plumbing, and lighting.
- Previous experience with repair/power tools and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Ability and willingness to be proactive, take initiative and problem-solve when appropriate.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete projects/tasks.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with staff, volunteers, contractors, and visitors.
- Basic computer skills, including email and web-based work order systems.
- Ability to present a friendly, welcoming presence and positive interactions with visitors and guests.
- Reliable, punctual, and demonstrates strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on varied tasks.

Education/and or Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in building or exhibit maintenance, custodial work, or skilled trades.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening events
- Scissor lift certification desired, or the ability to become certified.

Supervisory Experience:

None

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a typical interactive exhibit environment with moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is regularly required to:

- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Independent body mobility to access a variety of spaces (high, small, awkward, etc.) with exhibit elements of varying height.
- Vision sufficient to read a computer screen, 12 point and finer printed text, and handwritten documents.
- Ability to bend, carry, reach to the side, front, overhead, push pull, walk, stand, twist and squat, grab, squeeze are repetitive motions required of the position.
- Use hands to feel and manipulate tools and materials and reach with hands and arms.
- Some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require basic safety precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE.)
- Both indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces – may be exposed to moderate weather conditions.
- Regularly exposed to moderate noise in and around exhibits. Occasionally exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable.

This is a part-time position, onsite in Everett. The pay is $30.21 an hour. The schedule is 3-4 days per week, up to 28 hours per week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

All part-time employees receive accrued sick time, anniversary appreciation day, free museum membership, discounts, and other museum perks!

Salary Description
$30.21 / hr